Controller

About Us

Founded in 1986 Chen Moore and Associates (CMA) Inc. has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. CMAs areas of expertise include utility infrastructure roadway site development electrical planning landscape architecture and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. CMA prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. CMA promotes a fun and flexible work environment taking pride in the quality of our work. CMA promotes a team-oriented approach both inside and outside of the office.

CMAs headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with regional offices in Miami West Palm Beach Orlando and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta Gainesville Jupiter Knoxville Port St. Lucie Raleigh Sarasota Tallahassee and Tampa. CMA currently employs over one hundred and thirty (150) professionals which affords our valued clients a top-level service.

CMA is hiring a Controller for our Accounting & Finance Department in our Corporate Office. The Controller will oversee all aspects of the companys financial management and reporting functions within a multidisciplinary engineering firm environment. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records ensuring compliance with GAAP Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and regulatory requirements developing internal controls and providing leadership and strategic insight to support organizational growth and operational efficiency.

This role is key in partnering with executive leadership to guide financial strategy improve profitability enhance forecasting accuracy through data-driven insights and providing financial leadership to support long-term planning system modernization and organizational scalability.

The ideal candidate is a proactive financial leader with a strong background in project-based accounting and experience in professional services industries such as engineering architecture or construction.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Develop and monitor financial and operational dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments.
• Oversee ERP data integrity and collaborate with IT on system optimization and automation of reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting standards including FAR cost principles as applicable.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger accounts payable/receivable payroll and fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage the monthly close process and ensure the timely reconciliation of all accounts.
• Develop implement and manage financial policies procedures and internal controls to safeguard company assets and within the compliance of the FAR.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the development of multi-year financial forecasts and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and partner with business unit and project leaders to provide variance analysis trends and recommendations for course correction.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department heads and project managers.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to senior leadership for financial decision-making.

Project Accounting & Cost Management

• Ensure consistent project setup contract compliance and accurate revenue recognition under GAAP and firm policies.
• Develop project profitability dashboards and lead monthly financial reviews with project management teams.
• Maintain FAR audit readiness for project-based billing and indirect cost allocation.
• Support project managers in tracking project financial performance including billing work-in-progress (WIP) and profitability analysis utilizing past A&E Industry experience.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition in compliance with project-based accounting standards.
• Maintain the integrity of job cost reporting and support project audits or reviews.

Compliance & Audit

• Coordinate annual external audits and liaise with auditors and tax advisors.
• Oversee adherence to internal control frameworks and ensure timely remediation of audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local tax regulations and other financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee companys compliance with professional and insurance requirements related to engineering services.
• Coordinate with external auditors tax advisors and insurance providers on risk management and compliance.
• Support due diligence integration and compliance activities related to mergers acquisitions or strategic partnerships.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead mentor and develop an accounting team of professionals across AP AR payroll and project accounting functions fostering a culture of accuracy accountability and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration between accounting HR IT and operations to align financial processes with company goals.
• Champion continuous improvement automation and AI-driven efficiency within financial operations.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or a related field required.
• CPA designation is preferred (or CMA with relevant experience).

Experience

• 7 years of accounting experience including at least 3 years in a management or Controller role.
• Experience in a project-based professional services or A&E (Architecture or Engineering) environment is required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP FAR project accounting and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint or similar ERP systems).
• Experience leading financial system implementations or upgrades (e.g. Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint Power BI or equivalent ERP).
• Demonstrated success improving financial reporting processes and team performance through digital transformation.

Skills

• Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data visualization and BI reporting tools.
• AI experience is a plus

CMAs High Standard of Professionalism

Chen Moore and Associates is a company which is unique in its commitment to quality. We are proud of our high standard of professionalism and the quality of service provided to our clients. We strive to establish a sense of pride and loyalty in our employees by maintaining a tradition of excellence in our work and a sense of family in our culture. We also aim to provide an environment that inspires and promotes individuals to reach the full extent of their potential and to continue in their personal Search for Excellence. We offer a career opportunity rather than a job an opportunity that will take our employees as far as they want it to go. You will find that both the management and employees of CMA are dedicated to high achievement and genuinely concerned about employee job order for us to maintain high standards of excellence we endeavor to have the finest personnel and only acquire those whom we consider to not only meet the high standards we set for ourselves as a firm but those who will also blend with the firm culture. Your success is important to all of us.

Chen Moore and Associates is a Great Place to Work!

• Named Top 500 Design Firm nationally by ENR
• Named Best Places to Work For nationally by the Zweig Group in the
  Multidiscipline Firm Category from 2008-2010 and .
• Named to the Hot Firms List nationally by the Zweig Group from.
• CMA is regularly recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by the South
  Florida Business Journal Civil Structural Engineer ENR Southeast and various local branches of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

OUR BENEFITS include:

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life with Dependent Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Debit Card
• Voluntary Plans (Supplement Health Critical Illness/Cancer Accident)
• 401(k) Plan Competitive Employer Match
• Supplemental benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Continuing education
• Mentorship programs
• Professional societies
• Community engagement
• Cell phone